Exploring the Use of a Novel Remote Monitoring Device to Evaluate Storage Symptoms in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia from At-Home Uroflows and Frequency Volume Charts

The purpose of this study is to evaluate storage symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) from uroflow and frequency-volume data collected using the CarePath remote monitoring device. A total of 5,197 voids were analyzed across 576 men with BPH during a 24-hour period. An exploratory retrospective analysis was performed to summarize void characteristics for men with and without urinary frequency. Approximately 52% of men were found to have urinary frequency (>8 voids in 24 hours) and 93% of these had nocturia (≥1 nighttime void). Men with urinary frequency had a lower peak flow rate (average daytime Qmax 10.5 ml/s vs 12.7 ml/s) and voided smaller volumes (average daytime void volume 142.1 ml vs 178.4 ml) compared to those without urinary frequency. Home uroflow devices that facilitate studies over a 24-hour period can provide insights into male voiding patterns and supplement the clinical diagnostic process.